The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has announced the arrest of two suspected bandits involved in killings and kidnappings across Katsina, Zamfara, Niger, and Kwara states.
One of the suspects was identified as Abubakar Usman,
popularly known as Siddi, who was seen in a viral video flaunting arms and large
sums of money. The second suspect was identified as Shehu Mohammadu, aka Gide.
In a statement on Friday, Benjamin Hundeyin, Lagos police
spokesperson, said the two suspects were arrested on December 19 along
Komen–Masallaci axis in Kaiama LGA of Kwara state by operatives of the force
intelligence department–intelligence response team (FID–IRT).
Hundeyin said operatives recovered one brand new Honda Ace
125 motorcycle, N500,000 cash, and an AK-47 rifle with a magazine loaded with 20
rounds of live ammunition from the suso
The force spokesperson said the motorcycle was purchased
with the proceeds of ransom payments.
“Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspects are
members of a notorious banditry and kidnapping gang terrorising communities
across Zamfara, Katsina, Niger and Kwara States,” the statement reads.
“Further findings indicate that the gang also doubles as
suppliers of arms and ammunition to criminal elements.
“Both suspects are currently cooperating with investigators
to enable the arrest of other members of the syndicate and recovery of
additional weapons.
“The Nigeria Police Force further recalls that one of the
suspects, Abubakar Usman (alias Siddi), was recently identified as the
individual seen in a viral video flaunting firearms and large sums of money on
social media.
“The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu
Egbetokun, PhD, NPM, commends the operatives involved for their professionalism
and dedication, and reassures Nigerians of the Force’s unwavering commitment to
dismantling criminal networks, combating banditry and kidnapping, and ensuring
the safety and security of all citizens.”
The police urged the public to provide timely and credible
information to aid ongoing security operations.
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